Obesity Tips

Pregnancy is that situation in a woman s life when she is expecting her newborn, and her body is preparing itself to support the baby in the womb. Gaining weight is a common problem and that may lead to complications during pregnancy.

Thus, when you are pregnant, it is necessary that you keep a check on your weight and see that obesity does not affect you or your baby s health.

To control weight during pregnancy it is necessary that you

Keep a check on diet and,
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If there is an excessive accumulation of fat within the human body than what is actually needed to perform certain functions ( that is more than 30% body fat in females and 25% in males), chances are you might be suffering from a chronic disorder called obesity or excessive weight gain.

Common causes for weight gain

There can be a lot of reasons which may cause you to gain extra kilos. If you lead a sedentary lifestyle, suffer from depression, PCOS (in women), consume fat-rich ...more

An excess amount of fat present in the human body can lead to a chronic condition called obesity. If the amount of fat, which is used to perform multiple functions in the human body, is found in excess (more than 25% in males and 30% in females), it leads to obesity. Besides being a cosmetic concern, obesity is a chronic disease that can lead to other serious ailments such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, gallstones and other similar illnesses. It has a higher rate of relapse rat...more

Obesity is rapidly evolving as a public health issue for our country and as educated people we are responsible for contributing to the ever-increasing problem. So what is there that leads to weight gain despite our all effort? The simplest answer is ignorance! Most of the person who are trying hard to curb weight gain do not succeed in doing so due to inadequate and poor gathered information. Remaining hungry is not the solution for weight loss and we need to inculcate good habits in ourselves s...more

Do you like to eat processed foods, and gorge on them a lot to stay away from cooking? It is important for you to know that processed foods are bad for your health and it is best that you avoid consuming them. Although all food items we eat are mechanically processed in certain ways, chemical processing, which is the primary feature of processed food items, is hazardous for your health.

Here are the major reasons why you should not eat processed food items.

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Maintaining the ideal body weight throughout life is vital, since being either overweight or underweight can lead to an array of health issues. Obesity is the condition where a person weighs considerably more than their ideal body weight. Millions of people across India are obese and poor diet and lifestyle choices are to be blamed for the same. The absence of any regular physical activity is another factor responsible for obesity.

Here is a look at some of the most common causes of obe...more

Obesity is rapidly evolving as a public health issue for our country and as educated people, we are responsible for contributing to the ever-increasing problem. So what is there that leads to weight gain despite our all effort? The simplest answer is ignorance! Most of the person who are trying hard to curb the weight gain does not succeed in doing so due to inadequate and poor gathered information. Remaining hungry is not the solution for weight loss and we need to inculcate good habits in ours...more

Are you concerned about your child s overeating? Overeating may seem like a harmless act in the beginning, but it is in this that the root of childhood obesity lies. The germ that overeating, seeds in your child s life, will affect him/her throughout their life. It is certainly a point of concern for anyone and to keep your child healthy and active, you must take precautionary measures from beforehand.

There are some, tips that you may find helpful to rein in the overeating behavior of ...more

A recent study found that about 14.4 million children in India are overweight or obese. This makes childhood obesity one of the leading health concerns for Indian parents. Research states that on average, children and teenagers who spend over seven hours a day browsing the internet or playing games on electronic gadgets are at greater risk of obesity. Smartphone, Tablets, Kindle these keep your child occupied for quite some time, but too much screen time may infuse unhealthy habits in them, wh...more

Excess weight gain is an open invitation to multiple health ailments. Not only too much weight leads to many health problems it also severely impacts the self-esteem of obese people as they are often mocked at by others.

Maintaining healthy body weight is the best way to control obesity. Many surgical and non-surgical options are available to lose weight. Weight loss through Ayurvedic ways is not only effective but 100% natural. The following things, if kept in mind and practised dilige...more